45.—(1) This paragraph applies to a person who transfers final salary benefits into the 2006 scheme after the scheme closing date.
(2) Unless the person is a protected member of the 2006 scheme—
(a)the person joins this scheme;
(b)the person is taken to be a transition member with continuity of service; and
(c)the service to which the final salary benefits relate is counted when calculating qualifying service.
(3) If the person is a protected member of the 2006 scheme, the person joins the 2006 scheme.